Comparison

Systems vs Clipper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Systems

Features
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Systems – Never Forget a Step Again Most mistakes do not happen because you do not know what to do. They happen because one small step gets missed. You leave for work and forget your charger. You hand over a rental property and forget to photograph the utility meters. You prepare an Airbnb and forget to restock the coffee. You launch a website and forget to test the contact form. You deliver a client project and forget to send the invoice. Systems helps you capture repeatable workflows so nothing gets overlooked. Instead of relying on memory, sticky notes, scattered documents, or rebuilding the same checklist over and over, create a System once and run it whenever you need it. A System can be anything: β€’ A morning routine β€’ A travel packing list β€’ A client onboarding process β€’ An Airbnb turnover workflow β€’ A website launch checklist β€’ A restaurant opening procedure β€’ A monthly bookkeeping process Why Systems Works To-do lists are for one-time tasks. Systems are for things you do repeatedly. When a process is written down, you do not have to remember every step. Just follow the System and focus on getting it done. How It Works 1. Create a System from a repeatable process 2. Break it into clear, actionable steps 3. Run it whenever you need it 4. Check off progress as you go 5. Improve your workflow over time Features β€’ Reusable checklist Systems β€’ Daily progress tracking β€’ Calendar and timeline views β€’ Categories, favorites, and search β€’ Shareable links and deep links β€’ Import and export support β€’ Calendar integration β€’ iCloud Sync (Beta) Built for People Who Think in Systems Pilots use checklists. Restaurants use opening and closing procedures. Businesses use standard operating procedures. Systems brings the same clarity and consistency to everyday life and work. Perfect For β€’ Small business owners β€’ Freelancers and consultants β€’ Property managers and Airbnb hosts β€’ Creators and professionals β€’ Anyone who wants less mental load and fewer mistakes Subscription Required Systems is a subscription-based app. Start a renewable subscription with a 3-day free trial to explore all features before you're charged. Choose the plan that works best for you and cancel anytime during the trial if it's not the right fit. Start building your personal library of Systems today and stop relying on memory for the things that matter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Clipper

Features
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Clipper is a privacy-first clipboard manager that keeps everything you copy β€” text, images, links, files, and more β€” organized, searchable, and securely synced across all your devices. END-TO-END ENCRYPTED Your data is encrypted on-device with AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your phone. Keys are derived from your PIN and email using PBKDF2-SHA256 (300,000 rounds). Your Data Encryption Key is protected in the iOS Keychain behind Face ID or Touch ID. Our servers store only ciphertext β€” we cannot read your clipboard, ever. CLIPBOARD HISTORY Never lose something you copied. Clipper automatically captures text, rich text, HTML, URLs, images, files, and colors, and keeps a filterable, searchable history. See exactly which app each item came from. SAVED SNIPPETS Save frequently used text as reusable snippets. Organize with colored tags for instant access to templates, codes, credentials, and boilerplate. CUSTOM KEYBOARD Access your clipboard history and snippet library from any app via the Clipper keyboard extension. No app-switching β€” just tap and paste. CROSS-PLATFORM SYNC Sign in with Apple or your email, and your encrypted clipboard follows you across all your devices. On a new device, re-enter your PIN to decrypt and restore your history locally β€” no plaintext ever crosses the network. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Zero-knowledge architecture: server never sees plaintext AES-256-GCM encryption for all clipboard content PBKDF2-SHA256 key derivation (300,000 iterations) Face ID / Touch ID protection Delete your account and all data at any time SUBSCRIPTION Free plan includes core features. Pro plan unlocks unlimited history, multi-device sync, and priority support. Lifetime purchase available. - Privacy Policy: https://hybridtheorylink.github.io/clipper/privacy.html - Terms of Use (EULA): https://hybridtheorylink.github.io/clipper/terms.html

Screenshots

Systems4 screens
Clipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Clipper at 17.6 against Systems's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Systems sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Clipper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Systems versus Clipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSystemsClipper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAdam Kovacsι‚΅δΌŸ ι»„

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Systems

Subscriptions3
  • Systems Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Systems Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Systems Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Systems Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
3 purchases

Clipper

Subscriptions2
  • Clipper Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Clipper Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Clipper Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Systems free?
Systems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clipper free?
Clipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Systems or Clipper have ads?
Neither Systems nor Clipper shows ads.

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